FAQ

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct primary health care system that blends modern scientific knowledge with traditional and natural forms of medicine. A Naturopathic Doctor combines the art and science of medicine using natural therapies to stimulate the body’s innate ability to heal and restore health.

The aim of Naturopathic Doctors in both treatment and prevention is to address the cause of disease. By removing the cause, the most effective and long-lasting improvements in health can be achieved.

What types of conditions do Naturopathic Doctors Treat?

Naturopathic Doctors are trained to treat a wide variety of conditions including chronic illness, acute conditions, and offer support in many other areas. For a list of commonly treated conditions, visit our Conditions page. For information on specific treatment programs, visit our Programs page.

How are Naturopathc Doctors (NDs) Trained?

Licensed Naturopathic doctors have completed a minimum of seven years of graduate level education. This comprises of three or more years of university premedical studies, followed by a four year, fulltime Naturopathic medical program at one of six accredited schools in North America.

What types of treatments do Naturopathic Doctors use?

Naturopathic Doctors use a number of types of treatments and therapies according to what is best for the patient. For more information, visit our Naturopathic Medicine page.

What can I expect from my visits with a Naturopathic Doctor?

You can expect a warm welcome from our reception staff and an enthusiastic doctor ready to support you in any way you need! Read more about the visits on our What to Expect page.

Are you accepting New Patients? Can I refer my friends and family?

Yes, we are always accepting new patients, and we thank you for your referral! Please pass along our Contact Information by visiting our contact page.

NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

Vive Health is a forward thinking Calgary Naturopathic medical clinic with services and programs that fill one simple goal – to help you get better and stay better! We hope this site will help you discover how we are different and how we can help you find and keep your best health. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about how we can help you, and look forward to meeting you to introduce you to a new kind of health care experience.